Peely-wally

//ˈpiliˌwali// adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pale, pasty; off-color or ill-looking. Scotland, not-comparable

    "‘Are there no English troops out here?’ ‘A few,’ Gilzean said. ‘But they're all sick. Peely-wally lot the English, ye ken.’"

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"‘Are there no English troops out here?’ ‘A few,’ Gilzean said. ‘But they're all sick. Peely-wally lot the English, ye ken.’"

Etymology

From Scots peely-wally.

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